National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, now operating as the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 747 3rd Avenue, 33rd Floor in New York City. The organization was established in 1987 and received its nonprofit ruling in December 1981. BBRF is committed to funding mental health research through grants that support scientific advancement in understanding and treating brain and behavior disorders.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62.4M
+17.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.4M
+11.0% YoY
Grant Count
80
-2.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$105K
+13.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research. The foundation emphasizes that 100% of every dollar donated for research is invested in research grants, with operating expenses covered by separate Foundation grants.
BBRF funds research across the following mental health conditions:
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- OCD
- PTSD
- Schizophrenia
The organization focuses on funding the most innovative ideas in neuroscience and psychiatry to better understand the causes of these conditions and develop new ways to effectively treat brain and behavior disorders.
Grantmaking
BBRF operates multiple grant programs with typical award ranges of $17,500 to $455,000. Active grant opportunities include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's grant-making focuses primarily on Education, Human Services, and Health Care in New York, California, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $27.7 million
- Total Expenses: $16.5 million
- Total Assets: $62.4 million
- Total Liabilities: $17 million
- Number of Employees: 12-13
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,418,636 | $53,127,638 | $43,811,681 |
| Revenue | $27,686,049 | $21,666,231 | $22,664,940 |
| Expenses | $16,481,525 | $14,467,904 | $13,927,948 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,170,808 | $1,735,482 | $1,593,949 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
BBRF Distinguished Investigator Grant
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR RESEARCH ON SCHIZOPHRENIA AND DEPRESSION
Amount
$100,000 for one year
Deadline
September 25, 2026
BBRF Distinguished Investigator Grants
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR RESEARCH ON SCHIZOPHRENIA AND DEPRESSION
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BBRF Independent Investigator Grant
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR RESEARCH ON SCHIZOPHRENIA AND DEPRESSION
Amount
Up to $100,000 for two years or $50,000 for one year
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD M BOARDMAN | DIRECTOR (TREASURER THRU 10/28/24) | 1 | — |
| GEOFFREY SIMON | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| JOHN R OSTERHAUS | VICE PRESIDENT (SECRETARY THRU 10/28/24) | 1 | — |
| JUDY GENSHAFT | SECRETARY (AS OF 10/28/24) | 0.5 | — |
| MIRIAM KATOWITZ | TREASURER (VICE PRESIDENT THRU 10/28/24) | 1 | — |
| BARBARA K STREICKER | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/28/24) | 0.5 | — |
| BARBARA TOLL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CAROL ATKINSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CAROLE H MALLEMENT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| J ANTHONY BOECKH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JEFFREY R PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN B HOLLISTER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN KEN HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KENNETH H SONNENFELD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARC R RAPPAPORT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARTIN H BORELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARY E RUBIN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MILTON MALTZ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT WEISMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| VIRGINIA M SILVER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JEFFREY BORENSTEIN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $648,461 |
| LOUIS INNAMORATO CPA | CFO | 35 | $416,644 |
| FAITH ROTHBLATT | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $314,855 |
| JOHN BAYAT | SENIOR ACCOUNTANT | 35 | $155,635 |
| LAUREN DURAN | VP OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 35 | $253,957 |
| PETER TARR | EDITORIAL/WRITER DIRECTOR | 35 | $178,190 |
| SHO TIN CHEN | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH GRANTS | 35 | $242,067 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
BBRF has announced multiple rounds of Young Investigator Grants, including awards exceeding $10 million distributed to approximately 150 mental health scientists. The foundation has also highlighted research discoveries supported by its grants, including pathways to novel treatments for depression and social anxiety, and identification of possible new targets for depression treatment.
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Awards Over $10.3 Million In Young InvestigatorData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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